Rhode Island gets its first kosher food bank

The pantry is being called a critical resource for needy families who want to observe Jewish dietary laws. Susan Adler, director of Jewish Eldercare of RI , says it could serve up to 100 people a month.

AgeWell RI , a consortium that includes the Jewish Seniors Agency, Jewish Family Service and the Jewish Community Center of Rhode Island, took on the task of creating the pantry, which will be funded by the Jewish Federation of Rhode Island.